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For many decades, the media has idealized their image of the “perfect woman”, going so far as to photo-shop pictures of models to inhuman proportions. Culture dictates that looks are important. The message comes across to females of all ages and shapes that they do not measure up. For many women, this expectation can damage their self-esteem.

In recent years, a backlash has been building against the media’s message, and rightly so. Many women, along with some men, are speaking out, their message being that beauty comes in all shapes and sizes. It is time for us to be comfortable in our own skin.

In the following video, presented by HLN, Amy Pence-Brown puts her message forth by stripping down to her underwear in the middle of an outdoor market. The response is heartwarming.

I have given this link to my daughter, as she was just stating today that she thinks she may have ME also. It may just be the Autism. We have noted several times that both she and I share certain “traits” in our illnesses. This may explain why.

I follow “Onward Through the Fog,” a blog on blogspot, authored by Erica Verrillo, a talented person who suffers from ME (Myalgic Encephalomyelitis). Her reports and research are top notch.

In this particular posting, Erica reports on the similarity of some findings affecting Autism and ME/CFS. These findings have to do with brain inflammation.

A John Hopkins study acts as confirmation that excitotoxicity caused by chronic inflammation is central to autism.

Excitotoxicity has been put forth as a mechanism of ME/CFS by a number of clinicians and researchers, including Drs. Paul Cheney, Jay Goldstein, Morris and Maes, Martin Pall, and, most recently, Jarred Younger.

Everything is better with Cats! Even commercials. A couple of them I have seen before, but I never get tired of them because, cats! Hope you enjoy this video as much as I did. Thank you to Sunshine bright for bringing it to my attention!

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Don’t you hate when this happens? You shop, go to the checkout, get out your wallet and, uh-oh, wasn’t there a 5, 10 or 20 dollar bill in there just yesterday? As the cashier is impatiently waiting, a sigh of relief escapes your lips as a credit card is there to pay with. Walking to the car, purchases in hand and still thinking about the missing cash (“Did I spend it on something? Did I put it somewhere else?”), you cannot remember where the money went.

The good news: It may not be your memory at fault! If you are a cat owner, there may be a thief right in your own home. Several cat owners were able to catch their felines in the act (I give you the following video as proof!) Just think – a potential windfall may be hidden away in nooks and crannies around your house! A thorough Spring cleaning can be so rewarding, even the kids will want to help!